St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-03

JOHN n. CANNON.
1t is a wonder that this prize beauty has
not been stolen from the steps of his bank
ing house. Almost ethereal in his loneli-
ness, possessing distingue air and remark
able clothes; mustache which in shape and
gorgeOuSnesS resembles the tail of a bird of
paradise he is indeed to be noticed among
the Men of Minneapolis" Mr.. Cannon
hit Minneapolis in 1883. He came from
the East fully imbued with the idea of
growing up with the country, and brought
with him a wad of money which a
No. rubber band would hardly
compass. He took hack ride about the
city, and concluded that the town had too
much the start of him, so he went out III
the Northern Pacific country. Here he
discovered the town of Pierre, which he
decided was just about his size, and con-
cluded that he would grow up with it.
Within year he concluded, while Dakota
was q great country. that there was en-
tirely too much of it. and too little of HIM
self, so he returned to Minneapolis, where
he took up the study of the law with Judge
Shaw. Professional jealousy on the
part of the judge operated to dis
solve the partnership, and Mr. Gan
tention TO finances, and entered the
loan office of Frank j. Mackey as a porter,
where his duty was to pile up the rapidly
accommodating interest. Within two years
he had gathered unto himself considerable
experience and some capital, with which he
embarked in business for himself in ''lim-
tied" way, finally becoming the owner of a
bank with regulation barb wire fence
around the counter, windows for the paying
and receiving tellers and cashiers cage.
Financial success has not been the only dis
tinction which Mr.. Cannon has achieved in
Minneapolis. He was member of the
Big A. combination until its
DISCRIMINATION, which was occasioned
by the removal of Judge Flanagan to st.
Paul. He is one OF the charter members of
the Lalah seeletg an Elk in good standing,
and belop$1d big Lurline club. At last
falls regatta he distinguished himself by
coming in seventh in boat race in which
there were only six entries. At one time
g. he developed tendency to sports, and in
addition to purchasing third interest III a
high stepping trotter. which is now doing
good service on the Bloomington avenue
street car line. he became the owner of a
bull dog OF much promise. He also
hired man as spiritual adviser
to the dog who was to cultivate its fighting
qualities. About this time he became fas-
cinated by the charms of Portland avenue
girl. and the dog so dropped entirely out of
his mind that he quite forget the date of a
match his trainer had made when the ability
OF his canine was to be tested by a
scratch" fight to a finish with South
Minneapolis dog. That Sunday afternoon
he was sitting on the front steps at his
girls house engaged in the pastime of keep
ing the flies away by the manipulation of a
Japanese fan while they talked airy moth
ings. Suddenly she exclaimed: What an
awful man, and what horrid dogr'
Cannon looked up and was paralyZed to see
the trainer walking up the front walk. lead
ing, orrather holding back. the bulldog by
means of miniature log chain. Guess
yer's forgot Their fight WIZ to come off this
AFTERNOON, john" said the trainer, reproach-
fully, as he gave the dog a yank. Go
away, will YOU" gasped the fainting Gam
non. But the gangs all there" continued
the trainer, ''an' can get odds. 1t would
look nice to have fight come off an the
owner not show up. now wouldn't it? 1t
amt right. Up an up, now, are you COM
ing or nOt?" You get out of here, you
ruffian, y said Cannon hoarsely. for he saw
that feigned indignation was his only
play. Its all mistake. l don't know
this man." he said. turning to explain to
his affianced. But she had gone, having
entered the house just in time to see the
trainer turn the dog loose with the remark,
''You kin fight yer dog yerself.' The
match was off. Not only the dog fight but
the engagement, for she was Ole of those
"Oh, mammal kind of girls, and said after
wards that papa made some Inquiries about
Mr. Gannon's character and she was aston
ished to learn that he was very fast and
wouldn't do at all: This was Gannon's
last appearance in the role of SPORT and
he has since settled down as Staid and re-
spectacle member of society.
r. II. Graham does not care to be known
among his Democratic friends as the kind of
4 Democrat the Republicans would reg ard as
suited to their purpose. Great head.
Capt. c. c. Whitney figured out the Demo-
Gratis would have only twelve men in the next
council. investigation showed however,
that he figured they would elect twelve. He
forgot all about the ten holding over
George Eberhard, the policeman just fired
from the force, is a candidate for alderman
George must think very poorly of the council,
If he regards it as an asylum for bounced DO
Hcemen
Capt. John West makes the workhouse such
an attractive place that applicants for adj
mission will soon be pouring in before Judges
Jordan and Penny.
IL mas long Deen KNOWN tnet ~. NJ. Batch
ellor objected to sitting behind post at the
Grand, but the real reason only came out last
night-he is invisible from the stage.
Verdine Truesdale says the reason f. P.
Lane had such difficulty in selecting the Re-
publican committee was because the usual
, committeeman see defeat in the air and do
net care about being connected with it.
W. F. Tutnall returned from Ashland yes
terday and amazed his friends by registering
at the West NV. E. T., Ashland" He ex-
planned his action by saying his home is where
his heart is, and his heart is with his Ashland
real estate investments.
Ed A. Stevens does not draw q salary as ed
itor of the Journal, but he gets there just the
same.
r. r. Odell last night met and drilled the
small army of men who will peddle his tickets
and sing his praises on election day.
John NJ. l.. Mcdonald has returned from
Ashland and Washburn with Vaiise full of
warranty deeds and contracts and heart
full of experience.
Adoph Grethep has the real dreamy look
OF the musical composer. He got his ideas
for a war dance in s.Manitou'' by watching a
Republican procession.
Postmaster Ankeny dislikes to have the
postofice referred 10 Larrawny lone.
Selah Matthews looks ten years older since
his wrestie with the election laws.
Fred c. Barrows wears a corduroy vest and
hickory vest for their effect on the working
Den.
Coroner Finnegan is now known as the